Sauces recipes

Chunky pesto with two kinds of basil, leftover chicken, pecans, and anchovies for depth. A no-cook sauce that turns pasta salad or hot pasta into a full meal.

Marchand de vin is a classic New Orleans red wine and demi-glace sauce with sauteed ham, mushrooms, and green onions. Rich, savory, and built for steak or eggs Benedict.

Smoky black bean salsa with roasted poblano, chipotle in adobo, pomegranate juice, and toasted cumin. A more refined warm salsa for grilled fish, tacos, or rice bowls.

Seared pineapple salsa caramelizes pineapple in a dry skillet, then dices and tosses with chipotle, lime, and cilantro. Smoky-sweet condiment for grilled fish, tacos, or pork.

Bagna cauda, a warm Italian dip of olive oil, butter, garlic, and anchovies simmered until silky. Served fondue-style with fresh vegetables and crusty bread.

Tomato mozzarella and basil salad over fresh spinach with a lemon-olive oil dressing. A light caprese-style salad ready in 15 minutes, no cooking needed.

A fiery raspberry-chile marinade with orange zest, raspberry vinegar, and fresh orange juice. Use it on chicken, shrimp, or grilled meats for a sweet-hot kick that lasts for weeks in the fridge.

Microwave chicken gravy with mushrooms, made with schmaltz and butter for deep flavor. Smooth, rich, and ready in 15 minutes with no stovetop babysitting needed.

Smoky roasted salsa with dry-charred tomatoes, onion, and garlic blended with chipotle peppers, lime juice, and cilantro. A fire-roasted Mexican salsa made entirely on the stovetop.

Fiery chili salsa for canning: fire-roasted hot peppers and red bells blended with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and vinegar. Shelf-stable jars of serious heat for tacos, eggs, or chili bowls.

Aromatic curry stock simmered with onions, ginger, garlic, ghee, cloves, and cardamom. The foundation every Indian curry, biryani, or dal deserves in place of plain water.

Pol mallum is a Sri Lankan coconut sambol made with grated coconut, tomatoes, onion, and curry leaves simmered with fenugreek and cinnamon. Finished with lime juice for a bright, zesty kick.

Paskha: the traditional Russian Easter cheesecake, an unbaked pyramid of sweetened farmer's cheese studded with candied fruit, raisins, and almonds, served with a madeira-rum lemon sauce. Orthodox Easter in every bite.

Marinated rabbit braised in red wine and chicken broth with allspice, thyme, and bay leaves, finished with sauteed mushrooms, pickled onions, and stuffed olives.

Pasta with spinach pesto made from fresh spinach, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil pureed smooth. A milder, more affordable twist on traditional basil pesto that freezes well for up to 6 weeks.

Chilled garbanzo and potato salad tosses boiled red potatoes with chickpeas, roma tomatoes, red onion, and spinach, then marinates for hours in the fridge. A lighter twist on picnic potato salad.